AI & SANCTIONS

Reality vs. Hype: Pros and Cons of Integrating AI into Sanctions Compliance Processes

December 3, 2025 3:15pm

Michael Pantschyschak
Director, Global Trade Licensing & Sanctions
BAE Systems, Inc.

Grant Vickers
Global Head of Sanctions Program Risk & Governance
TD
Former Policy Advisor, U.S. DOT

Jinzi Wu
Director, Global Sanctions Analytics
PayPal

As regulatory scrutiny intensifies and sanctions regimes become more complex, AI has emerged as both a solution and a challenge. During this panel, we will explore how AI and machine learning are being integrated into sanctions compliance programs—from transaction monitoring and name screening to customer risk scoring.

  • How AI is transforming sanctions screening and transaction monitoring
  • Navigating risks of algorithmic bias and black-box decision-making
  • Best practices for vendor due diligence and AI governance
  • Use cases that are already showing results vs. hype